Unlike traditional lead based projectiles, which can ricochet or fragment into large pieces, Commonwealth Ammunition’s frangible, lead-free projectiles literally crumble into small particles upon impact with surfaces harder than themselves.

Commonwealth Ammunition is ideal for close quarter steel plate shooting and tactical operations.

Proven combinations provide consistent and repeatable results during production of small or large quantities. Accuracy, function, reliability, frangibility, fragmentation, ballistic matching, appearance and attention to detail are all very important.

When applicable all rounds are produced to meet SAAMI specifications. They also satisfy all criteria for a reduced hazard training projectile, including FLETC and FBI specifications for frangibility. These 100% lead-free projectiles function reliably and show no unusual wear on the weapon in long-term testing.

Frangible ammo is the key to evolved, reality-based training and recreational shooting that allows more flexibility in your trip to the gun range or shooting facility. While every precaution taken for shooting lead ammunition still applies to frangible use, a safe and experienced shooter is able to maneuver through shooting drills, shoot houses and military-caliber exercises, shooting steel and other targets without the risk of a ricochet causing harm to yourself or others alongside you.

The more scientific answer: Jacketless Frangible Ammo is jacketless compressed projectiles that break apart when striking targets made of harder material than themselves. Again, allowing for a safer shooting experience for shooters ranging from law enforcement, to military, to hobbyists.

Not only is it safer for the shooter using Frangible Ammunition, it is also less destructive on the targets used.

But don’t get the wrong impression: frangible bullets feel and perform similarly to lead-based alternatives.

IS FRANGIBLE SAFER THAN FMJ AMMUNITION?aoliver2018-08-23T08:43:57-04:00

All ammunition is dangerous when used improperly. The benefits of frangible bullets in no way preclude a complete lack of risk. Proper firearms training and safety precautions that a shooter would take with full metal jacket or hollow point ammunition are still recommended. Our jacketless frangible ammunition does ricochet less than jacketed ammunition. Given that our ammunition is Purpose—Built, it is meant to be used for specific needs; and within those scenarios where Frangible is king (training, gun range, police and military drills, e.g.), it is substantially safer to use for the basic fact that it produces reduced ricochet, mitigating the potential for dangerous and unintended human impact.

Our frangible bullets are by standard practice lead free, a quality we value for not only its environmental benefits but also for the shooter’s health. Depending on your requirements/preference we offer frangible that is loaded with both lead free and standard primers.

WHAT ARE YOUR LEAD TIMES? RETAIL VS. LEaoliver2018-08-23T08:45:48-04:00

RETAIL – Most standard retail ammunition orders leave our warehouse within three (3) business days of purchase. Our standard retail ammo options are all available to purchase on our website, but for any additional needs or concerns, please contact us for more specific questions about your order. Please include your name and order number in your message for quicker and more effective response.

LAW ENFORCEMENT (LE) – Most of our orders ship within 60 days from the date the purchase order is received. For effective, straightforward results, please contact your law enforcement representative to handle your requests or you can email us directly at LE@cwammunition.com.